Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking to add an Engineering Intern for our Chicago, Illinois office. Our business focuses primarily on providing professional and technical services in the engineering design, code consultation, and construction phase services for a wide variety of clients both in the private and public sectors. We execute large and complex engineering projects and provide a comprehensive range of professional planning and design, systems engineering and technical assistance, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of grant writing principles, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying and researching grant opportunities in the energy sector.
- Assisting in writing grant applications, including conducting background research and creating a calendar of grant deadlines to ensure timely submission of proposals.
- Assist in developing outreach and marketing materials for stakeholder engagement.
- Perform research related activities and compile related information.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Environmental Studies with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.
- Candidates must have completed two years of study in their program.
- Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework in sustainability, natural resource management, and/or distributed systems engineering.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong research skills and ability to identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Knowledge of energy systems.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Chicago, IL. The selected candidate must be available to work in Chicago, IL on a scheduled basis.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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